About the University of Calgary

About the University of Calgary

The University of Calgary is a major research institution and the Faculty of Communication and Culture prides itself on the research efforts of both its faculty and students. The graduate programs in Communications Studies and in Culture and Society are designed to position individuals for scholarly careers and for positions of leadership in government, the corporate sector, non-governmental organizations, international organizations, and local communities.  

The University of Calgary belongs to the G13 group of Canada's leading research universities and its research activities are guided by strategic academic research areas where the university is already, or expects to be, world-class. The U of C consistently ranks in the top 10 research universities in Canada with respect to sponsored and government research funding. According to the latest information from Research Infosource Inc, the U of C ranks 7th in Canada in terms of sponsored research income and the number of Canada Research Chairs funded at the U of C is
7th in the country.